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Thousands of Muslims gather in India in 2019 to offer Eid prayers, marking end of holy month of Ramadan

General ancient history

A brief history of Ramadan

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Science & religion: a story of war or harmony? . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Mavia of Tanukh, illustration by Lynn Hatzius

General ancient history

Mavia Of Tanukh Warrior queen of Arabia

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The history of atheism: everything you wanted to know . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

The cover of Le Petit Journal, 13 January 1895, showing the

The Dreyfus Affair: how France was divided over a miscarriage of justice

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Pilgrimage, past and present . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

St Andrew, in St Andrew chapel, depicted at his crucifixion displayed in the manner known as the Saltire cross

St Andrew’s Day: 11 things you might not know about Scotland’s patron saint

Sæberht of Essex, who oversaw the building of London’s original church of St Paul’s (Photo by The Picture Art Collection / Alamy Stock Photo)

How to survive the Dark Ages in Britain: 6 crucial tips

A medieval depiction of the festival of Candlemas

Medieval church calendar A guide to the holy days

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Christianity: a success story from the start? . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Afghan fighters on top of a destroyed Soviet helicopter, 1980 (Photo by Alain Dejean/Sygma via Getty Images)

War without end: conflict in Afghanistan, from the Cold War Soviet invasion to the Taliban

Thousands gathered in Portugal in October 1917 to witness the Miracle of the Sun.

Miracle of the Sun Why thousands gathered in 1917 to witness a solar vision

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The Knights Templar: everything you wanted to know . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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The big questions of religious history . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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St Hadrian of Canterbury

15 minutes of fame Michael Wood chooses St Hadrian . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.